UAMS News


October 31, 2012

Psychiatrist Gregory Krulin, M.D., Joins UAMS Sleep Clinic

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK —Gregory Krulin, M.D., a psychiatrist, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and sees patients at the UAMS Sleep Clinic in west Little Rock. </p>


October 29, 2012

Conway Regional Health System Joins UAMS-Led Program to Provide Emergency Stroke Care

Ben Boulden

LITTLE ROCK – Conway Regional Health System in Conway has partnered with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to provide life-saving emergency care for stroke patients in the region.


‘Autism Angel’ Rewarded by Helping with Study

David Robinson

Oct. 29, 2012 | Autism became personal for Sarah Holland when her cousin recently adopted a child with the disorder. Holland thought of the little boy when she was offered the chance to participate in an autism study.


October 25, 2012

Nephrology Program Earns Grant Renewal

Ben Boulden

Oct. 25, 2012 | A strong nephrology training program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently became even stronger with the renewal of a five-year grant of $650,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).


October 24, 2012

Author Shares Story of Unknowing Medical Pioneer

Nate Hinkel

Oct. 24, 2012 | Medical ethics. Health care access. Privacy issues. Scientific research. The story of Henrietta Lacks has it all. The one thing it doesn’t have is her consent. Born in Virginia in 1920, Lacks was only 31 years old when cervical cancer claimed her life. Although she has been dead for more than 60 years, her “immortal” cells have influenced — and continue to influence — research and major medical breakthroughs in ways no one could have predicted.


Jaime Vengoechea, M.D., Joins UAMS Adult Genetics Clinic

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Medical geneticist Jaime Enrique Vengoechea Barrios, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and sees patients at the UAMS Adult Genetics Clinic in the Freeway Medical Tower.</p>


UAMS Nephrology Program Earns $650,000 Grant Renewal

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK — A strong nephrology training program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently became even stronger with the renewal of a five-year grant of $650,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).</p>


October 23, 2012

Research Chapter Wins International Honors

Ben Boulden

Oct. 23, 2012 | Without even knowing it, the founders of the Arkansas Chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates exceeded expectations and won an international award in the process.


Golf Tournament Nov. 9 to Raise Stroke Program Awareness

Ben Boulden

<p class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The Swing Out Stroke Golf Tournament to raise awareness for AR SAVES, a statewide program for emergency stroke treatment, will kick off at 11 a.m. Nov. 9 at the Stuttgart Country Club in Stuttgart.</p>


October 22, 2012

UAMS Translational Research Institute Awards $493,000 for 10 Pilot Research Studies

David Robinson

LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Translational Research Institute has awarded 10 researchers almost $493,000 for pilot studies.



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